Work resumed today on the Upper Mainline Cable Retention System. This system is designed to prevent rolling stock from taking the dreaded 4 1/2' fall to the concrete floor in the event of an accident or derailment. These types of incidents generally result in irreparable damage to HRC personnel and equipment.
This project was temporarily halted last year due to re-prioritization of resources. However after a show, tell, and run session last week with 3 children, it became abundantly clear to HRC management that this system needed to begin immediately and progress at warp speed.
The system is comprised of 3/8" oak dowels for the posts, and 3 runs of braided mason's line dyed black and stretched tightly thru each post. Work is expected to be completed by mid-winter.
